Minato

Comfortable seats, friendly staff and enjoyable food – Minato certainly isn’t the worst option after a day exploring Old Dubai’s sights. If you’ve spent an afternoon motoring up and down the creek on an abra, there’s nothing quite like a cold drink and a bowl of salty edamame to perk you up. The menu is varied and the execution is authentic (even if the portion sizes are a little mean) – try the chicken gyoza or the Japanese omelette for a satisfying hit of protein, but avoid the tempura, which can be a little heavier than you might hope. Katsu fans won’t be disappointed by the breaded chicken and curry sauce dish, but those who fear committing to one dish for an entire meal can try the bento, which features a chef’s selection of hot and cold Japanese favourites – though might be a little steep for lunch, at Dhs130. For a better value visit, head down on a Saturday, Monday or Thursday night, when the restaurant does a sushi and teppanyaki buffet.

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Hyunjoon Dec 04, 2011 09:23 am

Would you go back to this restaurant? no

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I visitied with my family and felt like that there was some serious changes.
Little experienced staffs just gave me set menu and I had to ask for full menu as well as beverages menu.
Food itself has been degraded - chef must be changed recently.
No one cares when I get out after meal. What a nice service mind.

Anyway, this place changed from the one I liked and I don't want to have any sake here anymore.

Neal Jan 30, 2011 04:15 pm

Would you go back to this restaurant? yes

Best for: Business lunch

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we had the teppanyaki-table (just reserve per phone, about 10 person per table), was a nice show - tasted delicious. they explained everything to us, attentive waiters, the sake-cocktails were powerful.

nice japanese-overall-show-experience.

Ana Sofia Flores Feb 02, 2009 09:16 am

Would you go back to this restaurant? yes

Best for: Business lunch

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Minato may be a bit aged but it is well maintanied and there is a nice atmosphere.

I have dined there quite frequently and so far always been happy with food and service - certainly a place where you will not be disappointed.